Patni Computer Systems, a global IT services provider, has formed a strategic alliance with Clear Technology, Inc., a software solutions company serving the insurance, financial services, and healthcare industries. Under the terms of the agreement, Patni will provide worldwide process consulting and system integration services for Clear's insurance and financial services solutions.

Patni's Professional Services leverage CMMi-5 and Six Sigma best practices. Patni's knowledge of technology platforms to enable shorter implementation cycles benefits Clear's insurance and financial services customers. Clear provides software solutions that allow insurance and financial services companies to reduce operating costs while delivering substantial increases in productivity.

"Patni and Clear Technology are united by a common goal--to improve the efficiency and fundamentally reduce administrative costs for insurance and financial services companies," says Bill Budde, senior vice president and head of Patni's insurance business unit. "Clear's proven solutions for insurance and financial services operations along with Patni's domain and implementation expertise bring a compelling value-added combination for insurance and financial services companies to improve efficiency and lower operational costs."